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title: "Supply of one (1) Fluorescent Microscope"
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# Supply of one (1) Fluorescent Microscope

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50844c93-b131-4011-8cd9-0c0c5c05a851

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, involves the supply of one (1) Fluorescent Microscope for the Virology Department with a contract value of £11,250. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender was published on 13th October 2017. The tender period concluded on 25th October 2017, while the contract period is set to commence on 8th December 2017 and will run until 7th December 2018. The primary industry category is goods, specifically under fluorescent microscopes, as classified by the CPV scheme.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public procurement. Businesses specializing in imaging equipment, laboratory supplies, or related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in such tenders, these companies can expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with government agencies, thereby facilitating growth and sustainability in a competitive landscape.

## Notice

APHA requires the supply of one (1) Fluorescent Microscope for use within the Virology Department. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875de0a6-05c7-4271-8655-e10522c09c0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2017 - 7 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROSCOPE SERVICE & SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875de0a6-05c7-4271-8655-e10522c09c0d
- 13 Oct 2017 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58c395f-afa3-4f54-9e79-a34968ee036c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/875de0a6-05c7-4271-8655-e10522c09c0d
  7th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58c395f-afa3-4f54-9e79-a34968ee036c
  13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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